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Teddy Roosevelt: “Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt, in "The Strenuous Life," identifies broad sympathy and fellow-feeling as crucial for fostering a robust political and social environment.

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